How to get from Fort William to Port Ellen by ferry?

From Fort William to Port Ellen by ferry

To get from Fort William to Port Ellen in Scotland, you’ll need to take one ferry line: take the 915 from Bus Station, Fort William station to Hotel, Inverbeg station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the CM9 ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig station to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 hr 6 min.

546min
Walk to
915CM9
926CM9
Ferry - CM9CM9
Leaves from Bus Station, Fort William

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Bus Station, Fort William
    ID 670085645B
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    undefined - 915CM9
    Wait for
    915
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Hotel, Inverbeg
    ID 60709615
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Hotel, Inverbeg
    ID 60709614
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    undefined - 926CM9
    Wait for
    926
    Campbeltown
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig
    ID 60709596
    138 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig
    ID 9300KEN
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Ferry - CM9CM9
    Wait for ferry
    CM9
    Port Ellen
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen
    Ride to ferry station
    Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen
    ID 9300PLN
    130 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Fort William to Port Ellen by , ferry and train

To get from Fort William to Port Ellen in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Fort William station to Arrochar & Tarbet station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the CM9 ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig station to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 36 min.

516min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
926
Ferry - CM9CM9
Leaves from Fort William

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fort William
    240 m • 4 min
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    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
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    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arrochar & Tarbet
    149 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Ballyhennan Crescent, Tarbet
    ID 60707616
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    undefined - 926SCOTRAIL
    Wait for
    926
    Campbeltown
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig
    ID 60709596
    130 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig
    ID 9300KEN
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Ferry - CM9CM9
    Wait for ferry
    CM9
    Port Ellen
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen
    Ride to ferry station
    Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen
    ID 9300PLN
    130 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Fort William to Port Ellen

The distance between Fort William, Scotland and Port Ellen, Scotland is approximately 274.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 546 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fort William to Port Ellen by ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Fort William

Fort William is located at Fort William, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is High Street, Fort William.

Train stations close to Fort William:

  • Fort William

Bus stations close to Fort William:

  • High Street, Fort William
  • Nevis Sport, Fort William
  • Fort William Bus Station, Fort William

Ferry stations close to Fort William:

  • Fort William Ferry Landing, Fort William

Public transport stations close to Port Ellen, Scotland

Port Ellen is located at Port Ellen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Charlotte Street, Port Ellen.

Bus stations close to Port Ellen:

  • Charlotte Street, Port Ellen
  • Baptist Church, Port Ellen
  • Antrim View, Port Ellen

Ferry stations close to Port Ellen:

  • Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen

Related Routes

From Fort William to Port Ellen by , ferry and train

To get from Fort William to Port Ellen in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and one ferry line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Fort William station to Arrochar & Tarbet station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the CM9 ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig station to Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 36 min.

516min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
926
Ferry - CM9CM9
Leaves from Fort William

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fort William
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arrochar & Tarbet
    149 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Ballyhennan Crescent, Tarbet
    ID 60707616
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    undefined - 926SCOTRAIL
    Wait for
    926
    Campbeltown
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig
    ID 60709596
    130 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, Kennacraig
    ID 9300KEN
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Ferry - CM9CM9
    Wait for ferry
    CM9
    Port Ellen
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen
    Ride to ferry station
    Port Ellen Islay Ferry Terminal, Port Ellen
    ID 9300PLN
    130 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fort William to Port Ellen?

    The fastest way takes 546 minutes, using Bus line 915, Bus line 926, Bus line CM9.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fort William to Port Ellen?

    The alternative route takes 516 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 926, Bus line CM9.

  • Is there a direct between Fort William and Port Ellen in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 9 hr 6 min.

  • Which line goes from Fort William to Port Ellen in Scotland?

    The line goes from Bus Station, Fort William station near Fort William to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Glasgow station near Port Ellen in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Fort William to Port Ellen in Scotland by ferry?

    The total travel time between Fort William and Port Ellen in Scotland by ferry is about 9 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the near Fort William to get to Port Ellen in Scotland?

  • Where do I get off the when travelling between Fort William and Port Ellen in Scotland?

    Get off the at the Glasgow station, which is closest to Port Ellen in Scotland.